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projectj · Sep 6th, 2003, 11:58 AM

Hey guys Im new to Nissans dont own one yet but I am seriously considering buying a 89-94 240sx. Yes I know I own an evil American car but what can I say I have always loved the 3rd gen camaros and I am opened minded on imports..... wel except the Honda Civic SI its apiece of crap compared to the integra. I was originally thinking of buying a mkiii supra but I want to be a little different around here and go for the 240 instead. you see more and more mkiii supras popping up around here most are non turbo but 240s are rare as hell especially fast ones. Anyway if anyone wants to give me a few pionters when buying a good used 240sx feel free to tell me so

Thanks, Johnny

Bumpin · Sep 6th, 2003, 12:09 PM

Johnny you should have put this in the 240sx S13 thread. You would have gotten better info there.

vsp3c · Sep 6th, 2003, 02:51 PM

i guess the thread got moved??

welcome to nissan forums

and to answer ur questions.. what are your goals with the 240sx?? do you want it as a drag car, drift car, everyday driver w/ 300hp, or what?? how much money are you willing to spend??

himilefrontier · Sep 6th, 2003, 07:39 PM

Nothing wrong with liking Camaros.I like all cars that are done correctly.

93blackSER · Sep 7th, 2003, 08:22 AM

when you go to look at a 240, check absolutely everything possible. take a mechanic if you know one. there's a few places on them that are prone to rust. i dont think you have to worry about that in new mexico tho. if you plan to do an engine swap, the year of the car you should look for can make things easier. the SR20 goes into the 91-94 easiest, but the CA18 goes into the 89-90 easiest. the RB series engine doesnt really matter on the year from what i have read. if you plan on doing an RB20 swap, talk to NX2000, he's already done it. you're best bet is to figure out a plan for what to do with it, and a budget and go from there.

HondaHater · Sep 9th, 2003, 04:18 PM

sell your camaro, and no the civic is not better than the integra, neither are good. honda sucks

nx2000 · Sep 9th, 2003, 08:01 PM

Get a life bro. Your name is gay and your post was gayer. Honda's dont suck. Dumb asses make them suck. I am still wanting someone to buy my 240, so I can ass rape all the stuck up Nissan drivers who think 240's are gods gift to cars....

Anyhow...back on topic

It depends on what you want to do on how thorough I would get in an inspection. If you plan on driving off with it and keeping it stock for awhile or going KA-T, then I would have it checked out real good. If you plan on doing a swap and making a drift car or drag monster with the swap...well who cares what condition the motor and suspension are...it will get replaced. I didnt have anythign checke dout on ym 240 but an oil chnage. I flew to FL from ND...and started driving it to TX that same niht. Made it to TX..stayed a week and drove from TX to ND...LOL It was crazy the mess I went through for a damn 240

vsp3c · Sep 9th, 2003, 10:17 PM

i found my 240 down the street

and what nx2000 is all true. if ur gonna mod ur car, why look for one in such great condition?? most of the stuff will be replaced..

ps. for you who hasn't noticed yet. lionel is back as hondahater

projectj · Sep 10th, 2003, 12:18 AM

Well let me tell you what my plans are for the very near future. I am going to school at UTI in June of 2004 its in Phoenix its gonna get hot as you all know. My Camaro sucks gas bad so I need a more fuel friendly car, now I know I could get a more fuel efficient POS but Id rather give up a little fuel eco for style and potential and I figured the 240 would be a great car to drive in Phoenix as long as it has A/C. Anyway my Camaro will ultimately be set up as a drag car that can be street driven also, so I would like to have the 240 setup more for handling/drifting show etc... hopefully within a couple years it will be able to do this stuff to it but mainly I need it as a daily driver.

Thanks, Johnny

azRPS13 · Sep 10th, 2003, 10:13 AM

phoenix is great!!! We can get away with swaps!!! Rite Vsp3c!

azRPS13 · Sep 10th, 2003, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 93blackSER
the SR20 goes into the 91-94 easiest, but the CA18 goes into the 89-90 easiest.

Really? how so? i thought they both went with the 91-94 cause they are both DOHCs?

vsp3c · Sep 10th, 2003, 04:54 PM

in jdmland..
ca18det's were in s13 silvias and 180sx's from 88,89 to 93
starting from 93, the ca18det's were replaced with sr20det's..

maybe that's why those engines fit the way they do. no matter, both of the engines will fit fine.

azRPS13 · Sep 10th, 2003, 05:02 PM

so i wont have the problems i would have with the SR swap (P/S,cluster,ect) when i install a CA? Will I even need a clip?

aj240sx · Sep 10th, 2003, 07:43 PM

To add to what SER said, make sure you look under the car good before you buy, my rear subframe was a rusted mess that i didn't notice, and i had to reinforce it before i did many mods to the suspension, I am gonna be puttin lots of horses to the rear wheels and i need it strong. I didn't look good enough before i got my car and now i have to pay for that.

Gridlock · Sep 10th, 2003, 11:29 PM

I come to Nissans under the same circumstances. I drove a Pontiac and due to my having an accident, and looking for a change anyway, settled on buying a 240. Soon as school is done and I get my dream job, its car shopping time.